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Rufus Augustus Benjamin 1775–1841 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Dec 1775

Birth Location: Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States

Death Date: 15 May 1841

Death Location: Hunter, Greene, New York, United States

Father: John Benjamin

Mother: Grace Waite

Spouse(s): Catherine Groat

Children(s): Joseph Benjamin, Augustus Benjamin, Catherine Benjamin, John Benjamin, Medad BENJAMIN, Sarah Benjamin

In 1775, Rufus Augustus Benjamin entered the world in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States, born to John Benjamin And Grace Waite. In 1800, Rufus Augustus Benjamin resided in Lumberland, Ulster, New York. In 1810, Rufus Augustus Benjamin resided in Oneida, New York, United States. Rufus Augustus Benjamin married Catherine Groat, and had children including Augustus Benjamin, Catherine Benjamin, John Vor Benjamin, Joseph Benjamin, Medad Benjamin, Sarah Sally Benjamin. Rufus Augustus Benjamin passed away in 1841 in Hunter, Greene, New York, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1775, Rufus Augustus Benjamin entered the world in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States, born to John Benjamin And Grace Waite.
  • In 1800, Rufus Augustus Benjamin resided in Lumberland, Ulster, New York.
  • In 1810, Rufus Augustus Benjamin resided in Oneida, New York, United States.
  • Rufus Augustus Benjamin married Catherine Groat, and had children including Augustus Benjamin, Catherine Benjamin, John Vor Benjamin, Joseph Benjamin, Medad Benjamin, Sarah Sally Benjamin.
  • Rufus Augustus Benjamin passed away in 1841 in Hunter, Greene, New York, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Benjamin
1751–1781
Birth Location: Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
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Grace Waite
1756–1781
Birth Location: Hopkinton, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
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Spouses(s)

Catherine Groat
1779–1865
Birth Location: Claverack, Columbia, New York, United States
CG

Children(s)

Joseph Benjamin
1800–1878
Birth Location: Windham, Greene, New York, United States
JB
Augustus Benjamin
1802–1878
Birth Location: Windham, Greene, New York, United States
AB
Catherine Benjamin
1803–1878
Birth Location: Windham, Greene, New York, United States
CB
John Benjamin
1806–1864
Birth Location: Windham, Greene, New York, United States
JB
Medad BENJAMIN
1808–1825
Birth Location: Windham, Greene, New York, United States
MB
Sarah Benjamin
1809–1897
Birth Location: Windham, Greene, New York, United States
SB

Rufus Benjamin's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Benjamin
1775–1841
Birth Place: Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
Parents
John Benjamin
1751–1781
Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
Grace Waite
1756–1781
Hopkinton, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Grandparents
John BENJAMIN
1714–1791
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Margaret Jameson
1716–1769
Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Benjamin
1682–1716
Phebe Larrabee
1680–1716
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Benjamin
1633–1704
Sarah Clark
1639–1716
Greenfield Larrabee
1648–1738
Alice Parke
1658–1727

Rufus Benjamin's Descendants

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Rufus (Augustus) Benjamin (15 Dec 1775–15 May 1841) m. Catherine Groat (9 Aug 1779–1865)
  1. 1. Joseph Benjamin 1800–1878 m. Mary Cole 1793–
    1. 1. James (M) Benjamin 1827– m. Angeline 1828–
      1. 1. Caroline Benjamin 1850–
      2. 2. Abigale (H.) Benjamin 1852–
      3. 3. George Benjamin 1859–
      4. 4. Charles Benjamin 1859–
    2. 2. Mahala Benjamin 1828–
    3. 3. Whittlesy Benjamin 1830–
    4. 4. Louisa Benjamin 1834–
    5. 5. Catherine Benjamin 1838–
    6. 6. William (H) Benjamin 1841–
    7. 7. Jane Benjamin 1845–
    8. 8. Elsa Benjamin 1846–
  2. 2. Augustus Benjamin 1802–1878
  3. 3. Catherine Benjamin 1803–1878 m. Philip HOWARD 1801–1821
  4. 4. John (Vor) Benjamin 1806–1864 m. Levirah Hitchcock 1807–1886
  5. 5. Medad BENJAMIN 1808–1825 m. Rhoda (Matilda) KINNEY 1808–1825
  6. 6. Sarah (Sally) Benjamin 1809–1897 m. Oliver Ingalls 1806–1862
    1. 1. Hezekiah (Sharp) Ingalls 1829–
    2. 2. Mary Ingalls 1841–
    3. 3. Lewis Ingalls 1848–
    4. 4. Daniel Ingalls 1850–

Rufus Benjamin's Timeline

6 Records

1775
15 Dec 1775
Birth of Rufus Augustus Benjamin in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
1800
1800
Age 25
Rufus Augustus Benjamin resided here in Lumberland, Ulster, New York
Lumberland, Ulster, New York
1810
1810
Age 35
Rufus Augustus Benjamin resided here in Oneida, New York, United States
Oneida, New York, United States
1820
1820
Age 45
Rufus Augustus Benjamin resided here in Greene, New York, United States
Greene, New York, United States
1840
1840
Age 65
Rufus Augustus Benjamin resided here in Greene, New York, United States
Greene, New York, United States
1841
15 May 1841
Age 66
Death of Rufus Augustus Benjamin in Hunter, Greene, New York, United States
Hunter, Greene, New York, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1775
    Event Place: Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Lumberland, Ulster, New York
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Lumberland, Ulster, New York; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Oneida, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: , Oneida, New York; Roll: 33; Page: 387; Family History Number: 0181387; Image: 00065.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Greene, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Greene, New York; Roll: M33_64; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Greene, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Greene, New York; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 May 1841
    Event Place: Hunter, Greene, New York, United States
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